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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.74, 3,592.66 and 1,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.74, 3,592.66 and 1,009.74 is: 1,514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.74 : 3,592.66 = 1,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.74/3,592.66 = 1,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.74x = 3,592.66 × 1,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.74x = 3,627,652.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,652.51/2,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.21

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